Mark used his amateur radio equipment to make contact with retired radio talk show host Art Bell (W6OBB) in Pahrump, Nevada, on March 25, 2014, at 9 PM.  Art was on 14.2535 MHz upper sideband when Mark (WØMH) just happened across the signal, hearing just "OBB."  That sparked his interest and sure enough, it was Art.  Mark called with just 400 watts into an inverted-V antenna at 65 feet and Art answered on the first transmission using a horizontal loop antenna.  The signal both ways was excellent and the conversation lasted more than five minutes.  By then other hams wanted to talk to Art too. 

For years Mark heard Art Bell on the Coast to Coast AM nationwide and international overnight radio talk show.  The subjects varied from the paranormal to UFOs.  Most of the show was of little interest to Mark except when Art interviewed astronauts and scientists.  What kept him listening was Art's style.  He is an entertainer and even more fun to talk to on amateur radio. 
 

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